Kasien
A masculine name derived from the Spanish word "casado" meaning married or wedded.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kasien. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kasien today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kasien births was 2020 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kasien. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kasien. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2020
6 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,313
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Kasien: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kasien by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kasien during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kasien
The name Kasien is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic language, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kasi," which means "bold" or "brave." This suggests that the name was originally bestowed upon individuals who exhibited courageous or valiant qualities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kasien can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century Gothic manuscript containing fragments of the New Testament. Here, the name appears in reference to a minor character, indicating its usage during the era of the Gothic kingdoms in Europe.
In the Middle Ages, the name Kasien gained prominence within the Holy Roman Empire, particularly in the regions of modern-day Germany and Austria. It was favored by noble families and occasionally appeared in chronicles and records of the time, though its usage remained relatively limited.
The first notable historical figure bearing the name Kasien was a Frankish nobleman who lived in the 8th century. He served as a trusted advisor to Charlemagne, the legendary King of the Franks and the first ruler of the Holy Roman Empire.
Another prominent individual with the name Kasien was a 12th-century Benedictine monk from Bavaria. He was renowned for his scholarly pursuits and his contributions to the preservation of ancient texts, earning him a reputation as a learned and pious figure of his time.
In the 14th century, a German knight named Kasien von Rosenbach gained recognition for his bravery and skill in battle during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. His exploits were celebrated in contemporary accounts, solidifying the connection between the name and the qualities of valor and strength.
During the Renaissance period, a notable Italian artist and sculptor named Kasien Bellini (1470-1542) achieved fame for his intricate and lifelike marble sculptures, which adorned churches and palaces across Italy.
In the 17th century, a Swedish military commander named Kasien Gustafsson (1598-1672) played a pivotal role in the Thirty Years' War, earning him a place in the annals of Swedish history for his strategic leadership and military prowess.
While the name Kasien has not been as widely used in more recent centuries, it remains a testament to its ancient Germanic roots and the qualities of courage and fortitude it has long been associated with.
People
Kasien + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kasien as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kasien: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kasien?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kasien going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Kasien a common name?
We classify Kasien as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kasien most popular?
The single biggest year for Kasien was 2020, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kasien is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kasien in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kasien a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kasien in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kasien still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kasien in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kasien can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Kasien?
You can see how many Americans are named Kasien on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.